Canoe skills courses
Newtonmore, Cairngorms · with Active Outdoor Pursuits
Active Outdoor Pursuits is listed on Walk Wilder but not yet vetted by me. You'll book with them directly — I pass your enquiry on and step out of the way. What vetted means →
Newtonmore, CairngormsOne and two-day canoe skills courses, offered as preparation for their Great Glen journey. I'd book one if the expedition appeals but you have never held a paddle in anger.
What makes them distinctive
A Cairngorms base rather than a west coast one, and a Great Glen trip specifically pitched at genuine first-timers rather than assuming prior paddling experience.
What the experience is like
Supportive and beginner-friendly. The whole trip is designed so someone with little or no canoeing experience can complete a proper multi-day expedition safely.
Skills you'd learn
Open canoe skills.
What they run
- Great Glen Canoe Trail expedition
- Canoe skills courses
The details
Newtonmore, Cairngorms. See their website for current dates and prices ↗ Kit lists and exact meeting points come from Active Outdoor Pursuits directly once you're in touch.
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Trip reviewed July 2026